Strongboi "Be Mine/Special" 7"

"be mine", funky bass guitar meets soaring vocal harmonies while singer Alice Phoebe Lou doubles down on her vulnerable emotions. She feels a sense of pride in the person she’s with. “Be Mine?” she asks, amidst a warm haze of synthesizers. Complete with a psychedelic guitar and smooth drums, the track is as vibrant and sweet as the heart candy passed between lovers on Valentine's.

Equally minimal and gratifying, it’s awash in a distinct old-school sound and punchy pop melodies. Recorded on tape at Thump in NYC, the track has a retro ‘80s pop feel, much like the discography of sister eclectic indie group Tennis mixed with the tender heart of confessional songwriters like Kate Bollinger.

They released their debut self-titled album in 2023 and have since amassed millions of listeners thanks to their soft, feel-good pop sound. After winning the Anchor Award for best newcomer at the Reeperbahn Festival in September of 2024, strongboi is slated to keep doing what they do best: utilizing synthesizers and dreamy lyrics to craft sunny bedroom pop dreams.

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